Today we are reviewing Table of Contents &
Reference Resources
So that we can locate information and be
able to identify which Reference Resource to
use
I’ll know I’ve got it when I can explain
them to a friend
by: C. Hutton MES
The Table of Contents is a list which tells us the order in which
the information can be found.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1........... 4
Chapter 2...........12
Chapter 3........... 20
Chapter 4........... 38
Chapter 5........... 57
A dictionary is a book used to
find the meaning and spelling
of words in alphabetical order.
A thesaurus is a book used to find
synonyms. Synonyms are words that
mean almost the same thing.
An atlas is a book of maps.
An encyclopedia is a set of books
used to find information about a
certain topic.
The internet is used to find many kinds of information in pictures and
videos.
Let’s practice!
Before you answer pair/share
Theodore Roosevelt
Chapter 1: Early Years............................ 3
Chapter 2: President Roosevelt............ 12
Chapter 3: Accomplishments................. 27
True or False:
This book is mostly about each
President of the United States.
False
Theodore Roosevelt
Chapter 1: Early Years............................ 3
Chapter 2: President Roosevelt............ 12
Chapter 3: Accomplishments................. 27
Where in the book would I look to
find information about awards?
Chapter 3
Theodore Roosevelt
Chapter 1: Early Years............................ 4
Chapter 2: President Roosevelt............ 12
Chapter 3: Accomplishments................. 27
What page does the
story about his life begin?
Page 4
Theodore Roosevelt
Chapter 1: Early Years............................ 4
Chapter 2: President Roosevelt............ 12
Chapter 3: Accomplishments................. 27
What is the title of Chapter 2?
President Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Chapter 1: Early Years............................ 4
Chapter 2: President Roosevelt............ 12
Chapter 3: Accomplishments................. 27
Would you be able to find
information about
George Washington Carver
in this book?
NO
Where would I find facts
about the planting peanuts?
A. Atlas
B. Dictionary
C. Index
D. None of the above
None of the above
Where would I find
a map of Pennsylvania?
A. Atlas
B. Glossary
C. Thesaurus
Atlas
If you need a synonym for growing,
where would you look?
A. Table of Contents
B. Dictionary
C. Thesaurus
Thesaurus